John William Clark, Sr., age 78, passed away at his home in Bolivar, MO on Tuesday, December 2, 2014. John was born in Center, Nebraska on May 11, 1936 to Harry Sherman and Minnie Frieda (Schwarz) Clark.
John was a hard worker and took pride in taking care of his family. He loved being a truck driver. Throughout his 50+ years of driving, he drove for Foremost Dairy, Butternut Bread, Coors Beer, and the last 24 years for Wal-Mart.
John leaves behind to cherish his memories his wife, Beverly, of the home; 4 sons, Travis Clayton Clark and wife April of Archie, Missouri, Tyler Williamray Clark of Mt. Vernon, Missouri, John William Clark, Jr. and wife Debbie of Tucson, Arizona, Travis Matthew Clark of Lucasville, Ohio; 3 daughters, Tanya Renee Aleshire and husband Lyle of Mt. Vernon, Missouri, Felicia Heckadon and husband Marion of Tucson, Arizona, Letitia Clark of Tucson, Arizona; 3 sisters, Rose Gidcumb of Silverwood, Michigan, Donna Rix and husband Ken, of Tulare, California, Stella Plunkett of Choctaw, Oklahoma; sister-in-law, Alice Clark of Tucson, Arizona; 16 grandchildren; 6 greatgrandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends. John was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Minnie Clark and his older brother, Carl.
